Partition

Partition actions involve properties with multiple owners, or co-tenants. Whether you own this as a joint tenant or a tenant-in-common, you may no longer wish to continue owning the property with your co-tenant. You needn’t worry - you can partition the property in-kind or by sale. You should be sure that partitions are applicable for single-family residences, multi-family properties, and even condominiums; any property you have an interest in may be partitioned. In addition to a partition, you may also have been ousted, or refused use and possession of the property. Perhaps you have made improvements and paid arrearages on the property disproportionately to your ownership and wish to reallocate the interest between you and your co-tenant or require they pay a contribution. Maybe the property, in whole or in part, is being rented or used to produce income and you do not believe your co-tenant has been transparent with the books and demand an accounting. Whatever the reason, a partition action in Chancery may be the ace up your sleeve. Below are some causes of action I handle when filing partition cases: